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Balboa Park

San Diego, California

Welcome to Balboa Park in San Diego, California. This is one of the city's largest and most active recreation areas and is home to the world famous San Diego Zoo. First established in 1835 it also happened to be one of the oldest public recreation areas in the United States. Come out and explore many trails and see many museums.

San Diego Park Ordinances

*The following are prohibited; littering, defacing public property, gambling.

*The following are only allowed in designated areas; motor vehicles, organized athletic play, fires, glass objects, remote control aircraft.

*All dogs must be leashed and waste removed.

Please respect these and all local, State of California, and United States statutes.

1,000.00 acresabout one and a quarter Central Parks
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Acreage1,000.00
Managed byCity of San Diego
AddressSan Diego, CA 92101
Coordinates32.735998, -117.144771
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